One of our bookclub members, Margie Carr, wrote a well received book about early, influential leaders of Kansas City who lived in a one block area.
I fell in love with the cover’s photo of two of the girls from that street.
Margie gave me permission to surprise our members with hand crafted ornies using this picture. The gifts were part of my centerpiece, and everyone got to choose their favorite one to keep.
With my trips to Indiana to be with my family while my sister is ill, I’d originally had to cancel the party, but was able to reschedule.
After a lot of last minute shuffling around, and voting on what dates the most of us were available, we managed to get a good chunk of us together on one night just a week before Christmas.
For a bit, it didn’t look like it would come together, that is such a hectic time of year.
Luckily, a date worked out, and I even had time to go to the grocery store for supplies and make pot pies to serve.
The Christmas tree pie didn’t turn out as good as the snow guy. You could kinda tell what it was, but the crust sunk in a little as it baked.
I’d even made a grid behind it for support and it still sank a little. You could still tell it was a tree, and actually, bubbly gravy over the crust is pretty dang tasty, so no problem.
This is a night I look forward to each year, and I was so happy that we all were able to get together.
Our club is filled with funny, informed people who make interesting dinner guests. Plus, it’s a great excuse for me to set the table!
And they brought beautiful desserts.
I had such a nice evening, thanks for coming, to all who were able to make it.
As usual, beautiful and very creative! Best wishes for a Merry Christmas, and continued prayers go out for your sister.